I meant to share my birthday celebration last September but photos are not yet ready. Sorry to keep you all waiting. Meanwhile, I'd like to share a slice of a trip to Siesta Key, Sarasota last 2008. My husband and I always look forward to our trip to Florida every November. For 6 consecutive years, my hubby attended business conferences either at Sarasota or Longboat Key, at the Gulf side of Florida. I oftened tagged along and enjoyed the many privileges such as free airfare, hotel and dinner. Now that he's retired I missed those trips when November comes along.
I saw his sculptural painting at the Carmel ( Ca.) Art Festival, many years ago. Its a map of the United States & was cleverly created from discarded car plates. On the west coast side, stands out California state. On the east coast side parallel to California is Florida State. Florida is known as the Golden State or Sunshine State, etc.
During one of our many trips to Sarasota on Gulf Coast of Florida, we discovered this hidden gem in 2008. I smiled from ear to ear. LOOK..... my name was up there. I didn't know someone admired my nick name and named this motel after me.
Here's a close up view of the Ebb Tide motel. If I owned this place, everyone will be invited to our class reunion. Free lodging of course. There's the Siesta Key Beach nearby and voted as the #1 best beach in the U.S. You have to see it to believe. This white beach has sand as fine as powder. Also very clean. Plus the weather is very beautiful even in November. I hope Cherrie will agree to thisand be our tour guide in Florida.
